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Original post by dream_merchant
Biological I guess?? You going/been to an open day?
You guessed correctly
I haven't been to one yet but I am hoping to go this summer, however, I have been to the city before so I know what it's like. What about you?
Original post by princess dora
OH and one more thing (I know it's very early) 
Sooo if I'll have to submit essays, how should I translate them? I mean, they're in Hungarian and they're like 10-20 pages long... We don't really write essays in school, so I only have long long research based studies
Sooo if I'll have to submit essays, how should I translate them? I mean, they're in Hungarian and they're like 10-20 pages long... We don't really write essays in school, so I only have long long research based studies
Is this as part of your application?
I didn't have to submit any written work, but the people I know who did took one of two approaches: either they reworked something they'd already written, or they wrote something especially for the application.
You say that these studies are fairly long, so I think you might be better off writing something fresh - from experience writing essays in a foreign language, that's not a bad idea since if you "think in the language" rather than trying to translate literally, you tend to express yourself more clearly.
As far as I'm aware, people didn't have much help from their teachers since Cambridge is trying to see the standard of your work so there's no point getting very detailed feedback. However, if you were to write something new, I think you should be aiming for 1500-2000 words (the length of an average essay I'm writing at the minute).
Original post by Hyzenflay
I'm hoping to study NatSci but I'm still unsure about which college.
I'm currently studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Stats and Religious Studies and I want to take up AS further maths next year.
I got 8A*s and 3As at GCSE
I'm currently studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Stats and Religious Studies and I want to take up AS further maths next year.
I got 8A*s and 3As at GCSE
Christ's, obviously B-)
(It's not like I'm biased or anything)
Which strand of NatSci are you interested in? Phys or Bio?
Original post by Tortious
Is this as part of your application?
I didn't have to submit any written work, but the people I know who did took one of two approaches: either they reworked something they'd already written, or they wrote something especially for the application.
You say that these studies are fairly long, so I think you might be better off writing something fresh - from experience writing essays in a foreign language, that's not a bad idea since if you "think in the language" rather than trying to translate literally, you tend to express yourself more clearly.
As far as I'm aware, people didn't have much help from their teachers since Cambridge is trying to see the standard of your work so there's no point getting very detailed feedback. However, if you were to write something new, I think you should be aiming for 1500-2000 words (the length of an average essay I'm writing at the minute).
I didn't have to submit any written work, but the people I know who did took one of two approaches: either they reworked something they'd already written, or they wrote something especially for the application.
You say that these studies are fairly long, so I think you might be better off writing something fresh - from experience writing essays in a foreign language, that's not a bad idea since if you "think in the language" rather than trying to translate literally, you tend to express yourself more clearly.
As far as I'm aware, people didn't have much help from their teachers since Cambridge is trying to see the standard of your work so there's no point getting very detailed feedback. However, if you were to write something new, I think you should be aiming for 1500-2000 words (the length of an average essay I'm writing at the minute).
Well I want to study history, and if they invite you to an interview they ask for essays from your schoolwork. 1500-2000 words is very short, how am I supposed to write anything creative or unique in 2000 words?
ahhhhh this is so complicated... 
Original post by princess dora
Well I want to study history, and if they invite you to an interview they ask for essays from your schoolwork. 1500-2000 words is very short, how am I supposed to write anything creative or unique in 2000 words? ahhhhh this is so complicated...
ahhhhh this is so complicated... To be honest, they might decide not to even look at your written work :P
My boyfriend took in his Science Practical Portfolio and they didn't look at it once... so don't worry about it too much
Original post by kpatb
Which strand of NatSci are you interested in? Phys or Bio?
Which strand of NatSci are you interested in? Phys or Bio?
Biological
Why christ's?
Original post by princess dora
Well I want to study history, and if they invite you to an interview they ask for essays from your schoolwork. 1500-2000 words is very short, how am I supposed to write anything creative or unique in 2000 words? ahhhhh this is so complicated...
ahhhhh this is so complicated... 2000 words would be the length of essay you'd be expected to write for supervisions, so get used to it
10-20 pages won't be what they're looking for in terms of the essays submitted as part of your application, you'll either have to find something shorter or write something new!
Original post by ilovedubstep
Lol, tbf Catz is a long way from Johns. But it is next to the best part of the river which is a plus also it is really quiet. I would consider grand arcade/ the market the centre of cambridge.
It really isn't. It's like a 2 minute walk down the road.
Original post by kpatb
To be honest, they might decide not to even look at your written work :P
My boyfriend took in his Science Practical Portfolio and they didn't look at it once... so don't worry about it too much
My boyfriend took in his Science Practical Portfolio and they didn't look at it once... so don't worry about it too much
I think that's a different case. These essays are submitted prior to interview allocations, so they are certainly looked at and a required part of the application process.
Original post by Doughnuts!!
It really isn't. It's like a 2 minute walk down the road.
Five minutes, at least! Besides, you haven't had time to get used to the warped sense of distance in Cambridge yet. I guarantee, within four weeks of being there John's will have become a trek from Catz, and the concept of going anywhere near Homerton will fill you with horror at how much energy you'll have to expend to get there
Original post by Zoedotdot
Five minutes, at least! Besides, you haven't had time to get used to the warped sense of distance in Cambridge yet. I guarantee, within four weeks of being there John's will have become a trek from Catz, and the concept of going anywhere near Homerton will fill you with horror at how much energy you'll have to expend to get there
Stop thwarting my attempts to convert people!
Hmm...maybe I'm just a very fast walker?
Haha, I live in London, so Cambridge distance will be nothing to me!
Original post by Doughnuts!!
It really isn't. It's like a 2 minute walk down the road.
Honestly it feels much longer. Basically the other side of cambridge
Original post by Doughnuts!!
It really isn't. It's like a 2 minute walk down the road.
As I always say, a 5 minute walk is five times longer than a 1 minute walk
Original post by Zoedotdot
2000 words would be the length of essay you'd be expected to write for supervisions, so get used to it 10-20 pages won't be what they're looking for in terms of the essays submitted as part of your application, you'll either have to find something shorter or write something new!
10-20 pages won't be what they're looking for in terms of the essays submitted as part of your application, you'll either have to find something shorter or write something new!awwww ok I think I'll write something new... I just need to find an interesting topic. thanks for the help!
Original post by Doughnuts!!
Stop thwarting my attempts to convert people!
Hmm...maybe I'm just a very fast walker?
Haha, I live in London, so Cambridge distance will be nothing to me!
Hmm...maybe I'm just a very fast walker?
Haha, I live in London, so Cambridge distance will be nothing to me!
Hey, check my location, I live in London too. Trust me on this one, it happens to all of us
One minute walking from London Bridge to Marble Arch is a short stroll, the next you can't be bothered to go to the Market from Emma because it's so flipping far. Don't say I didn't warn you 
Original post by Zoedotdot
Hey, check my location, I live in London too. Trust me on this one, it happens to all of us One minute walking from London Bridge to Marble Arch is a short stroll, the next you can't be bothered to go to the Market from Emma because it's so flipping far. Don't say I didn't warn you
One minute walking from London Bridge to Marble Arch is a short stroll, the next you can't be bothered to go to the Market from Emma because it's so flipping far. Don't say I didn't warn you 
In that case, I concede defeat!
So weird, I've looked at your location before and never realised that you were a fellow Londoner!
Original post by Zoedotdot
Five minutes, at least! Besides, you haven't had time to get used to the warped sense of distance in Cambridge yet. I guarantee, within four weeks of being there John's will have become a trek from Catz, and the concept of going anywhere near Homerton will fill you with horror at how much energy you'll have to expend to get there
^^ SO TRUE.
Although me and my friend have now walked to both Homerton and we went to Girton on Sunday (my feet were killing me by the end).
I now understand how lucky I am to be <5 minutes walk from all my lectures
I'm going to an open day at Clare's on 1st June Am very excited. I've been to Cambridge a couple of times already and I really love the atmosphere. Can't wait to go
Am very excited. I've been to Cambridge a couple of times already and I really love the atmosphere. Can't wait to go (edited 12 years ago)
Original post by Doughnuts!!
In that case, I concede defeat!
So weird, I've looked at your location before and never realised that you were a fellow Londoner!
In that case, I concede defeat!
So weird, I've looked at your location before and never realised that you were a fellow Londoner!
And you're not even the slightest bit stalkery, right Charles?
Original post by Gooner231
And you're not even the slightest bit stalkery, right Charles?
Not at all, dear James...
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